Witton le Wear, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Witton le Wear is a small town in England, United Kingdom with a population of 679. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

679 Population 1/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
29.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone

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People

Population679
Density1/mi²
Veterans5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain29.8 in/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Population679
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates54.6757°, -1.7739°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation29.8 inches (756 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Witton le Wear

Witton le Wear is a small town in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 679. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Witton le Wear experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below United Kingdom avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area937.5 sq mi (2,428.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates54.6757°N, 1.7739°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.8"
22% below United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.87"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2020.

Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 136 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 135 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 98 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 134 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 57 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 136 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 124 km
Oct 23, 2002 0 km WSW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.3 136 km
Aug 25, 2013 23 km W of Cleveleys, United Kingdom M3.2 137 km
Aug 19, 2003 1 km WSW of Finningley, United Kingdom M3.2 142 km
Oct 29, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M3.1 136 km
Jul 5, 2004 5 km WNW of Lund, United Kingdom M3.0 112 km
Jun 26, 1993 5 km WSW of High Bentham, United Kingdom M3.0 83 km
Apr 11, 2009 5 km ENE of Goxhill, United Kingdom M3.0 148 km
May 13, 2001 3 km W of Locharbriggs, United Kingdom M2.9 128 km
Oct 22, 2002 1 km WNW of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.9 138 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km N of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.8 136 km
Jan 23, 2020 1 km NW of Stockton-on-Tees, United Kingdom M2.8 30 km
Oct 25, 2002 2 km NNE of Longsight, United Kingdom M2.6 136 km
Apr 24, 2000 12 km NNW of Penrith, United Kingdom M2.6 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
July 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.7 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in Wettest

Witton le Wear has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 38°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Witton le Wear

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Witton-le-Wear Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Witton le Wear

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dance Revolution - MP3 192 kbps
First radio bounce northeast club dance AAC
Spark FM - MP3 320 kbps
Amazing Radio UK electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
NUFC Talk Radio football, soccer MP3 96 kbps
Lionheart Radio community, community radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Stitch hospital radio MP3 128 kbps
Radio Northumberland - MP3 128 kbps
Pride Radio (US) iheartradio, pride AAC 24 kbps
Frisk Radio - AAC
Frisk radio bounce northeast bounce AAC
Smooth Tyne & Wear easy listening, newcastle MP3 128 kbps
Amazing Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Hartlepool - MP3 64 kbps
Amazing Radio electronica, hip hop MP3 128 kbps
frisk radio groove northeast groove AAC
Prince Bishops Hospital Radio - AAC 48 kbps

Museums in Witton le Wear

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aycliffe and District Bus Preservation Society
Beamish Museum
Bowes Railway
Durham Cathedral Museum
Durham Mining Museum
Durham Museum Pop-Up Shop
Faith Museum
Hopetown Darlington
Locomotion - The National Railway Museum at Shildon
Oriental Museum
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Beam Engine House
Tees Cottage Pumping Station - Visitor Centre and Gas Engine House
The Bishops
The Bowes Museum
The Story
Tithe Barn
Washington F Pit Museum

Libraries in Witton le Wear

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Annfield Plain Library0.0
Archives and Special Collections Library0.0
Barker Research Library0.0
Barnard Castle Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Bill Bryson Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Birtley Library0.0
Bishop Auckland Library0.0
Bishop Cosin's Library0.0
Bowburn Library0.0
Brandon Library0.0
Chester-le-Street Library0.0
Chilton Library0.0
Chopwell Library0.0
Cockerton Library0.0
Consett Library0.0
Crook Library0.0
Durham Clayport Library0.0
Edward Pease Free Library0.0
Ferryhill Library0.0
Lanchester Library0.0
Langley Park Library0.0
Lowe Library0.0
Newton Aycliffe Library0.0
Newton Hall Library0.0
Palace Green Library0.0
Pelton Library0.0
Rowlands Gill Library0.0
Shildon Library0.0
South Moor Library0.0
St John's College Learning Resource Centre0.0
The Old Library0.0
Ushaw Library0.0
Victor Watts Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Washington Library0.0
Willington Library0.0
Wolsingham Library0.0
Woodhouse Close Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Witton le Wear

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Durham Indoor Market

Castles in Witton le Wear

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Witton Castle

Train Stations in Witton le Wear

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Witton-le-Wear

Breweries in Witton le Wear

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
George Samuel Brewery
Hill Island Brewery
Mithril

Stadiums & Teams in Witton le Wear

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Airports Near Witton le Wear

37 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle International AirportNCLLarge Airport
RAF Leeming-Medium Airport
RAF Topcliffe-Medium Airport
Teesside International AirportMMEMedium Airport
Athey's Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Bagby Thirsk Airfield-Small Airport
Baxby-Husthwaite Airfield-Small Airport
Bywell Airfield-Small Airport
Causey Park Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Croft Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Currock Hill Glider Field-Small Airport
Dishforth Village Airfield-Small Airport
Druridge Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Eshott Airfield-Small Airport
Ewesley Airstrip-Small Airport
Felixkirk Airstrip-Small Airport
Fishburn Airfield-Small Airport
Greenhills Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
High Flats Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Hutton Grange Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lartington Moor Airstrip-Small Airport
Loadman Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Lodge Field House Airstrip-Small Airport
North Rigton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Park Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peterlee Airfield-Small Airport
Ravensworth Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Rufforth East Airfield-Small Airport
Rufforth West Airfield-Small Airport
Selby House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Spite Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Staindrop Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Thornton Watlass Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Wathstones Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodhouse Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Yearby Airstrip-Small Airport
Yorkshire Gliding Club-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Witton le Wear

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Philip & St James
Witton-le-Wear Methodist Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Witton le Wear

What is the population of Witton le Wear?

Witton le Wear has a population of 679 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 937.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Witton le Wear?

Witton le Wear has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 29.8 inches.

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